Add 56/45 and 7/96
1st number: 1 11/45, 2nd number: 7/96
56/45 + 7/96 is 1897/1440.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
56/45 = 56 × 32/45 × 32 = 1792/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
7/96 = 7 × 15/96 × 15 = 105/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
1792/1440 + 105/1440 = 1792 + 105/1440 = 1897/1440 - So, 56/45 + 7/96 = 1897/1440
In mixed form: 1457/1440
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